News

Published on: 19-12-2017

This qualification launched on 1st October 2017 and
replaced the Level 2 Award in Emergency First Aid at Work (QCF).

Who is this qualification for?

This
qualification is aimed at learners who wish to become emergency first-aiders in
the workplace. This qualification meets the requirements for training emergency
first-aiders in those organisations that have identified that staff need to be
trained to this level within their first-aid needs assessment.

How long will it take?

To
complete this qualification learners should expect to undertake 7 hours of
learning, typically over one day, with a minimum contact time of 6 hours.

Topics covered

The
qualification covers knowledge such as the roles and responsibilities of the
first aider and how to assess an incident. The qualification also covers first
aid skills in CPR and use of an AED, providing first aid to a casualty who is
choking and dealing with external bleeding and hypovolaemic shock.

Assessment method

This
qualification is assessed by a practical demonstration and written/oral
questioning.

E-learning Options

You
can add Geolin First Aid Training Service's First Aid at Work e-learning course
to your learner registration (which includes a PDF copy of our First Aid at
Work book). Alternatively, you can add this e-learning course with a hard
copy of the publication. These additions can be made during the purchase
process.

Invaluable support for
your learners

Geolin
First Aid Training Services will provide complete support for your learners at
all time and will also provide follow up information via email, if there are
any changes during your qualification period which is 3 years from the date of you
passing the course.